Chile

Copiapó Solar Project — 390 MW Solar

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Copiapó Solar Project is a 390 MW solar power plant located in Chile. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
390 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2016

Year online

Owner
Solarpack

Operator

Location
-27.35, -70.32

Coordinates

Insights

#20
largest in Chile
#64
largest Solar worldwide
#5,372
largest worldwide
2016
at fleet average
33
operated by Solarpack
17
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Solar
Capacity
390 MW
Commissioned
2016
Status
Operational
Owner
Solarpack
Country
Chile
Coordinates
-27.350, -70.317
Wikipedia
Link

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
25,213 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
756,391 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
41 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

5,481
cars per year
3,362
homes per year
1,146,047
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

The Copiapó Solar Project is an innovative solar power plant located in Chile, positioned at coordinates -27.3500 latitude and -70.3167 longitude. This facility features a robust energy generation capacity of 390 MW, making it a key contributor to the national energy landscape of Chile, a country that has embraced renewable energy sources in recent years. Utilizing photovoltaic technology, the Copiapó Solar Project harnesses sunlight to generate electricity, transforming solar energy into usable power through an array of solar panels. This technology is not only efficient but also aligns with Chile’s ambitious goals for increasing the share of renewable energy in its energy mix. The significance of the Copiapó Solar Project is heightened by its role in supporting local and regional grids, providing clean energy while helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As part of Chile’s commitment to energy diversification and sustainability, this solar power plant exemplifies the potential of solar energy in driving the country’s energy transition, showcasing the viability of renewables in a region blessed with abundant sunlight.

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